How much does the 2025 BMW X5 cost?

Prices have softened 9.75% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

With 5,109 listings available, you have a solid amount of inventory to compare across trims and equipment levels.

If you find a listing below $62,125.63, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 BMW X5 a good car?

The 2025 BMW X5 earns an 8.33/10 expert rating.

The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Performance, Technology, and Safety.

It stands out for multiple powertrain choices, strong handling, and a comfortable overall driving experience. The main trade-offs are weaker value versus rivals and the fact that advanced safety features are not standard.

With 34.5% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 BMW X5 reliable?

The X5’s four-year/50,000-mile new-vehicle warranty is in line with most rivals, which helps reduce early ownership risk.

Its six-cylinder models are rated at 25 mpg combined, and BMW also offers a plug-in hybrid with 39 miles of electric range, giving you more flexibility depending on how you drive. The lineup also spans efficient six-cylinder versions, a V8 model, and a high-performance variant, so long-term running costs will vary a lot by trim.

BMW’s relative lack of standard equipment compared with some rivals is the main ownership caution here, especially if you want more advanced driver assistance without paying extra.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 BMW X5?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report, verify service records, and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection if the listing has optional wheels, performance tires, or off-road equipment. Focus on tire wear, brake condition, and whether the features you want were included from the factory or added through packages.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base models come standard with 20-inch wheels and run-flat all-season tires, while the Silver Anniversary Edition adds Shadowline trim, a sportier wheel design, and an off-road package.
• Powertrain: You can choose a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive form, a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 in the AWD-only M60i, or a plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive and up to 39 miles of electric range.
• Safety package: The standard Active Driving Assistant includes lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning, but not adaptive cruise control. That requires the Driving Assistance Professional Package, which adds Highway Assistant.
• Infotainment: The curved display combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, BMW Operating System 8, and available augmented reality navigation.
• Fuel efficiency: Six-cylinder models are EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. The V8 M60i is rated at 19 mpg combined, and the X5 M Competition is rated at 15 mpg combined.

Which 2025 BMW X5 trim should I buy?

The 2025 BMW X5 is offered in 5 trim levels: X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50e, X5 M60i xDrive, X5 M Competition.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The X5 sDrive40i gives you the entry point, but you still need to step up for adaptive cruise control and other advanced driver aids.
• Sweet-spot trim: The X5 xDrive40i is the best all-around pick if you want the core X5 experience with all-wheel drive and the same strong six-cylinder performance.
• Premium/top trim: The X5 xDrive50e is the most compelling upscale choice if you want plug-in hybrid efficiency and the longest electric-only driving range in the lineup.
• Off-road trim: The Silver Anniversary Edition’s off-road package adds air suspension, a locking rear differential, a roof rack, and off-road camera views, but it’s not the best fit if you mainly drive on pavement.

The standard safety package includes lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning, but adaptive cruise control requires an upgrade.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 BMW X5?

This is a moderate buyer’s market, so you can shop selectively without expecting deep distress pricing.

• Deal availability: 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 5,109 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.75% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 95.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $62,125.63, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 BMW X5's resale value?

The current average of $62,134 sits slightly below last year's $68,848.

That price movement suggests the X5 has already absorbed a meaningful amount of depreciation, which can help you as a buyer today. If you plan to sell later, the strongest resale prospects will likely come from well-equipped, clean-history examples with the most desirable powertrains and options.

Because the market is still pricing this model below last year’s level, your future resale value will depend heavily on mileage, condition, and how well the vehicle is optioned.

Is the 2025 BMW X5 safe?

The 2025 X5 earns a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and a four-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, with four-star ratings in frontal crash and rollover, and five-star ratings in side crash tests.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

The standard Active Driving Assistant includes lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning. If you want adaptive cruise control, you need the Driving Assistance Professional Package, which upgrades to Highway Assistant and adds hands-free capability at speeds up to 85 mph.

The standard Parking Assistant includes Reversing Assistant, and the optional Parking Assistance Professional Package adds Active Park Distance Control, a 360-degree camera system, and Maneuver Assistant.

Should I buy a 2025 BMW X5 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.75% compared with last year.
• It adds a 25th-anniversary limited edition and carries over the updated 2024 refresh.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $53,961, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $62,134 average.
• It remains a delight to drive while supplying about 40 miles of electric-only range.

The bottom line: If you want the newer model year with a broader current-market selection and the latest carryover updates, the 2025 is the cleaner choice. If your priority is spending less up front, the 2024 is the better value path and still delivers the core X5 strengths.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.